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554 UPON MOTIO~ of Commissioner Privette, seconded by Commissioner Casper and unanimously carried, the Board approved the purchase of property located at 150 South Loop Road, Kannapolis, from Central Distributing Company, Inc. at a purchase price of $245,000.00. Further, the Board authorized the Chairman to sign the "Agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property" between the County and Central Distributing and to sign the "Dual Agency Agreement" among the County, Central Distributing Company, Inc., and Morgan Realtors whereby the Seller will pay the real estate commission. Review of the Unified Development Ordinance Mr. Jonathan Marshall, Planning Services Director, distributed a list of issues and/or recommended changes concerning the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO). Mr. Rodger Lentz, Senior Planner, highlighted the following issues for which there had been questions and/or concerns. Article 1 Section 1.6.4.1: Allows the administrator to withhold permits from an applicant if that person has outstanding repeat violations on the project in question or another project within Cabarrus County. Staff feels this provides a very good incentive for the person involved to correct repeat violations to such provisions as erosion control regulations. Article 3 Section 3.1.9.5: Neighborhood meetings are working very well in Kannapolis and the City of Charlotte. (Charlotte was required to add them to their process through their special legislation for rezoning procedures). Staff feels that these meetings will reduce conflict at public hearings and produce better development proposals. Section 3.2.5.2.6: Performance securities should have partial releases. Staff feels that this would be a reasonable approach. Other jurisdictions have objected to this approach. Article 4 Table 4.7-1: AG densities are too low and may devalue property. This standard already matches the adopted policy within the Rimer Overlay District. Section 4.7-1: Impervious Surface Ratio Low on RV, RC, B-i, C-I, O-I, C-2. C-2 was changed from 70% to 80% coverage. Article 6 Section 6.3.7.2: The two week time period for final plat review and approval will permit land records time to digitize each new subdivision so that the addressing, tax, and building permit process can operate more efficiently and accurately. The Board discussed each of the issues presented by Mr. Lentz. Board members made no suggested changes to the listed items. Mr. Mike Downs, Development Services Director, discussed home occupations and rural home occupations. He explained that home occupations take place within the home and rural home occupations allow the use of an accessory building. He compared the various districts allowing home occupations and rural home occupations and reviewed the types permitted and the general standards for each. After discussion, the Board generally agreed to the following changes to the home occupation provisions: (1) permit pet shop/grooming (enclosed) and barber/beauty shop as home occupations to conform with existing regulations; (2) clarify the use of flammable materials in compliance with the Fire Code; (3) extend the time for visits, deliveries and pickups from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; and (4) strike the provision limiting visits to six clients/day. In addition, the Board by consensus agreed to the following changes relative to rural home occupations: (1) Add permitted with standards in the following four districts with a minimum lot size of two acres: Residential Medium Density (RM1), Residential Medium Density (RM2), Rural Estate District (RE) and Residential Low Density (RL); (2) remove requirement for "indoor only" from Building Contractor Storage Yard/Office; (3) delete provision limiting outdoor storage to 80 square feet; (4) delete provision limiting outdoor storage of stacked material to 4 feet; and (5) reduce the